Kelly Gruen

For the past ten years, Kelly has worked in various positions within New York independent schools, gaining a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. Her professional journey with independent schools began in 2015 as a Controller at Saint Luke’s School. After several years of serving as a Controller, she assumed the Director of Finance & Human Resources position at The Town School, overseeing all financial and HR operations. In 2023, she became the Director of Finance & Administration, overseeing the Business Office, HR, Facilities, and Security at Saint David’s School. Prior to her work in independent schools, she worked as a staff accountant, predominantly specializing in nonprofit and school audits for an accounting firm. Before completing her master’s, Kelly assisted various businesses with accounting services and financial reporting support. Kelly holds a B.A. from SUNY Stony Brook and a M.S. in Accounting from SUNY Old Westbury.